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Tom Mbotela paid for his modest views with his life

Mbotela Estate along Jogoo Road. [File, Standard]

A moderate nationalist, Tom Mbotela was not convinced that independence could be attained through subversion.

A nominated councillor at City Hall, Mbotela would ultimately pay with his life for opposing Kenya African Union (KAU), which was very militant in their dealings.

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